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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX150

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX150 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX3 was introduced 20 months earlier than the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX3 grades versus the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony WX150

 CX3 WX150 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Ricoh CX3

 WX150 CX3 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony WX150

 CX3 WX150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX3 against the WX150.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and WX150.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX150 to show extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
Travel photography with Sony WX150
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (133g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX150 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Sony WX150
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony WX150
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $300